Thanks alot. When i first looked at the 288xp i got, the cylinder and piston didn't look so good through the exhaust port, once apart though i got a better look at them and some Muriatic acid, sandpaper and hone and they will be usable after all its the ring that makes contact with the cylinder wall and i never took any metal off the piston(s) crown so thats still ok. Like i stated earlier, a good used cylinder, muffler, two clutch covers with brakes and one top cover and i'm good to go. I know it'll take time to get these parts together but that makes it more worthwhile.